Engineering students have chosen ACCIONA as the fifth best company to work for in Spain, according to a report made by a firm of consultants, Universum. More than 6,206 engineering and IT students from 32 Spanish universities took part in the study, which was carried out from November 2011 to April
Yellow transition pieces are being fitted on the Teesside Offshore Wind Farm foundations, Hartlepool mail news site reports. Installation of the foundations was completed at the end of the June. The fitting of the transition pieces presents the first phase of activities which will be followed by ins
Ocean Renewable Power Company will host a dedication ceremony in Eastport, Maine, today, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 to celebrate its Cobscook Bay Tidal Energy Project, the first phase of the company’s Maine Tidal Energy Project, and the first commercial, grid-connected ocean energy project in the United
APEM staff based at Hawarden Airport near Chester have moved into new offices following two years of spectacular growth. Originally housed in portakabin-style temporary buildings, the staff have moved to a larger, better equipped facility that offers room for continued growth, improved IT and better
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). By collaborating, both parties will strengthen their activities to more efficiency and higher quality, with the ultimate aim of enhancing sustainable
As a part of the consultation regarding the Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm, a series of seven public exhibitions were held in North Devon, which have raised interest and attracted 667 people, who wanted to learn more about the new plans for the project. These exhibitions gave an opportunity for t
The offshore wind industry could name 100 small and large firms from North Jutland which are essential to the development of the renewable energy, reports Nordjyske news portal. Among them is the ITW Wind Group, company based in Aalborg, which produces high-strength concrete, an important component
“Vessels, Cables and Foundations in the Offshore Wind Market – Global Market Size, Cost Analysis, Market Share and Demand-Supply Scenario to 2020” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the vessels and foundat
Many environmental groups are urging the Obama administration to continue to push forward for wind development offshore east coast, according to the Associated Press. One of the groups, Environment Virginia, will release a letter today supporting this viewpoint. Besides environmental groups, many bu
On September 18-22, 2012, SGS will attend HUSUM WindEnergy Fair and demonstrate its wide range of renewable energy services at stand 3C08. HUSUM WindEnergy has been the leading international wind energy trade fair attracting savvy industry decision-makers for 20 years. Every two years, SGS sets up s
Monday 23rd July, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe, SSE, Technip Offshore Wind and Wood Group Renewables were joined by Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills for the official public programme announcement of the £33m Efficient Offshore Wind Programme (EOWP) – set up t
The opening day of this year’s Wells-next-the-Sea Carnival (Saturday, July 28) will feature guest entertainers and extra activities as Scira Offshore Energy will use the occasion to thank local people for their support throughout the construction of the Sheringham Shoal project. Guest performers fro
Wood Group announced a number of Board changes that will become effective 1 November 2012. * Chairman, Sir Ian Wood, will retire as Chairman and from the Board. Sir Ian has been Chairman since 1982 and was CEO from 1967 to 2006 * CEO, Allister Langlands, will become Chairman. Allister has been with
The international magazine Environmental Finance has named the financing model of the North Sea wind farm, Global Tech I, as the “Wind Deal of the Year 2012”. Only ten projects in various industries have been recognized for their financing solutions in the last twelve months. Last year, the project
